Incredible Facts About The Legendary Titanic (12 pics)

The Titanic is a ship that's now legendary. It was supposed to be unsinkable and it just so happened to sink during its maiden voyage. Over the years many people have become obsessed with this ship and have managed to learn a lot about it. Today we share their knowledge with you.

#11 is not true. While more lives could have been saved if they were all filled, there were never enough for everyone. Maritime regulations at the time actually incentivized carrier companies to reduce lifeboats aboard. The reason many of the boats were not fully used was because many people, still believing the Titanic couldn't really sink, refused to board the lifeboats, feeling they were more at risk on them than to remain on the bigger ship. So many lifeboats launched after all the people in the area who would get on, did. But either way, there were never enough for every soul on board.

#9 is bullshit. Alcohol has the opposite effect, making blood leave your vital organs and enter your hands, feet and face. That is why you feel hotter when drinking alcohol, even though you are actually getting colder.